Children's Classics ( A-Z by Author )

The Greek myths are timeless stories, full of brave heroes, terrifying monsters, powerful gods and goddesses, battles and great adventures. This book contains a collection of Greek myths, retold in a way suitable for young children to listen to and understand.

Fifty full-colour illustrations by Arthur Rackham add breathtaking depth to Barrie's timeless tale of "the boy who wouldn't grow up."This beautifully designed Paperback keepsake - with foil-embossed jacket - offers the very first appearance of Peter Pan, Wendy, her brothers, Captain Hook, and the Lost Boys.

ISBN: 9780486466071

A faithful retelling of the classic story of the love between the governess Jane Eyre and her master Mr Rochester, and the chilling secret set to tear them both apart. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories. Includes informative notes on both the author and the original text. Ideal for encouraging young readers to pursue an interest in literature.

A faithful retelling of the classic story of Wuthering Heights, the tragic love story of Heathcliff and Cathy set among the wild moors of Yorkshire. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories.

The ancient Greek myth thrillingly retold for today’s young readers. Jason and his fearless crew, the Argonauts, battle giants, dragons, monsters and a merciless sea god to bring back the legendary Golden Fleece to Greece.

It's a secret garden, and I'm the only one in the world who wants it to be alive." When orphaned Mary Lennox first arrives at Misselthwaite Manor, she is coming to a large, dark house full of secrets. Indoors, she slowly uncovers the truth about her invalid cousin, Colin, and helps him rebuild his strength and spirit. But it is outdoors that the real magic lies, behind the hidden door to the walled secret garden which, with the help of her new friend Dickon, she brings back to life. This entrancing story has charmed gen errations and become one of the key classics of children's literature. The Secret Garden was first published in 1911. Full of mystery and romance, it has never been out of print.

When newly orphaned Mary Lennox arrives from India to live with her uncle, everyone at Misselthwaite Manor thinks her a most disagreeable child. Then one day she discovers a garden - a secret garden, locked and hidden for ten long years. With the help of Dickon and her spoilt, invalid cousin, Colin, Mary brings the garden back to life; and as she does, the mystery behind it is revealed. "The Secret Garden" has been cherished by generations of readers since its publication in 1911, when it was heralded as an instant classic.

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This is an uncompromising, compelling and true-to-life story of two teenagers drawn into the dangerous and destructive world of heroin addiction. This tour de force by an acclaimed and provocative writer should become a definitive teenage novel on this subject.

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. When Alice follows the white rabbit down the rabbit-hole, she finds herself in the most unusual of places. Here is a strange world of mad tea parties, disappearing cats, and a Queen of Hearts who, convinced that Alice has stolen her tarts, wants to cut off her head! How, oh how, is Alice ever going to find her way home?

A simple re-telling of an important book, considered by many to be the first modern novel. Faithful to the original story and retaining the atmosphere and drama of the original version. Ideal for enthusiastic young readers, and encourages an interest in literature. Black and white illustrations throughout.

A retelling of the Chaucer classic.

Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story tells the adventures of the amiable Mole, the dapper Water Rat and the marvellous Badger as they endeavour to keep the wayward Toad out of trouble. Sensitively abridged and beautifully illustrated with great charm and detail by Inga Moore.

ISBN: 9781406317428

A REALLY GORGEOUS EDITION IN THIS REDUCED FORMAT PAPERBACK WITH FRENCH FLAPS. THE FIRST IN A NEW SERIES OF ILLUSTRATED CLASSICS FROM WALKER BOOKS.......THE BOOK IS 21cm X 28cm (PORTRAIT, NOT LANDSCAPE FORMAT AS ILLUSTRATED BUT IT WAS THE ONLY IMAGE WE HAD!!)

The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents, and of the friendship between the man-cub and Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the sleepy brown bear, who instructs Mowgli in the Laws of the Jungle. The Second Jungle Book contains some of the most thrilling of the Mowgli stories. It includes Red Dog, in which Mowgli forms an unlikely alliance with the python Kaa, How Fear Came and Letting in the Jungle as well as The Spring Running, which brings Mowgli to manhood and the realisation that he must leave Bagheera, Baloo and his other friends for the world of man.

Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as Bagheera, the graceful black panther, and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes. Other animal stories range from the simple heroism found in 'Rikki-tikki-tavi' to the macabre comedy 'The Undertakers'. A rich and complex fable of human life, Kipling's enduring classic dazzles the imagination with its astonishing descriptive powers and lively sense of adventure.

This book presents the delightful tales of whales and cats and kangaroos and crabs - everything from how the camel got in a humph (and got his hump!) to how the alphabet was invented. Enchanting and funny, these fantastical stories continue to delight each and every generation. With an inspiring written, inspiring introduction by Jonathan Stroud, author of the "Bartimaeus trilogy", "Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling is one of the twelve wonderful classic stories being relaunched in "Puffin Classics" in March 2008.

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. Stolen from his life of luxury, Buck finds himself in the frozen Yukon Territory as part of a team of sledge dogs. Half-starved and cruelly treated, Buck must endure hardship beyond anything he's experienced before. And through it all, he hears the call of wild beckoning him - playing on his most primitive animal instincts.

A spine-tingling re-telling of nine of Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales of terror.
Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories.

A faithful retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of daring, intrigue and danger. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories. Includes informative notes on both the author and the original text. Ideal for encouraging young readers to pursue an interest in literature.

Six spine-tingling Victorian tales of hauntings, howlings and horror that remain as exciting as the day they were written. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories.

Six classic Victorian tales of monsters, menace and murders that remain as terrifying and exciting as the day they were written. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories.

Mark Twain’s classic story, rivetingly retold for today’s younger readers. In his sleepy little town, Tom Sawyer dreams of becoming a pirate, an explorer or an outlaw. But after witnessing a gruesome crime in the graveyard, he sets off on an adventure far more thrilling than he could have imagined.

This is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur and of wilbur's dear friend, Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider who lived with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of Templeton the rat, who never did anything for anybody unless there was something in it for him, and a wonderfully clever plan of her own. Charlotte saved the life of Wilbur, who by this time hada grown up to be quite a pig. Published over fifty years ago, with original illustrations by Garth Williams, Charlotte's Web has become an all-time favourite children's story.

These special fairy tales, which Oscar Wilde made up for his own sons, include 'The Happy Prince', who was not as happy as he seemed; 'The Selfish Giant', who learned to love little children; 'The Star Child', who suffered bitter trials when he rejected his parents. . . . Often whimsical and sometimes sad, they all shine with poetry and magic.